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and the car crushes marcus. hard to believe. >> i can't imagine not having marcus around. i feel so bad for chai. chai.s -- chase. >> last night in santa rosa a memorial for young marcus. friends and families coming to grip was the loss. >> this is -- he would have loved this. knowing everyone cared about him. >> foremost it's an experience with a death of someone they knew. kids in early teens tend to feel immortal this, group now knows better. >> it's sad. but his cousin, he did nothing wrong he's going to have to think about this, and know what he did, nobody deserves that. nobody. >> and here you're looking at the memorial here some notes and candles. we did speak with some family members today outside of the house off camera. it's been hard for them. they say they have no plans yet at least no announced plans for a funeral or a memorial. they say they will keep us posted. >> i can't imagine, wayne, thank you so much. we're going to shift dweerz now we have encouraging news for the recession battered bay area economy. some good signs of recovery. there is some growth.
and the car crushes marcus. hard to believe. >> i can't imagine not having marcus around. i feel so bad for chai. chai.s -- chase. >> last night in santa rosa a memorial for young marcus. friends and families coming to grip was the loss. >> this is -- he would have loved this. knowing everyone cared about him. >> foremost it's an experience with a death of someone they knew. kids in early teens tend to feel immortal this, group now knows better. >> it's sad. but...
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teachers and coaches all praised marcus. in a touching moment a young friend broke down in tears while singing a song dedicated to him. now, memorial fund has been started for marcus johnson. portions of the fund will go to help low income students pay for school or athletic equipment. we're live in santa rosa, abc7 news. >> ama: a neighbor has helped police arrest 11 peeled accuse ode tagging. there were ten adults and a juvenile. david says they get hit by taggers often. >> i'm surprised they arrested them, and surprised to her you sea it would be a felony vandalism charge. so. good. it's much better than what it sounds like at 4:00 in the morning when it was said they would be let go. >> it was a big arrest. it's important. i'm glad the officers were able to officer on scene and take them into custody. >> police found 52 spray paint cans and several markers on the suspects. >> postal workers made special sunday deliveries today, dropping off cards, urging their customerred to join a crusade against cutbacks. [chanting] >>
teachers and coaches all praised marcus. in a touching moment a young friend broke down in tears while singing a song dedicated to him. now, memorial fund has been started for marcus johnson. portions of the fund will go to help low income students pay for school or athletic equipment. we're live in santa rosa, abc7 news. >> ama: a neighbor has helped police arrest 11 peeled accuse ode tagging. there were ten adults and a juvenile. david says they get hit by taggers often. >> i'm...
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sung a song for marcus. >> a fund has been started for marcus, and because he like to help students less fortunate to him, some of the money will go to those students for athlete athletic gear. >> investigators are trying to figure out what led to a man being killed on 580 in oakland overnight. investigators on sure -- are not sure if he tried to run across the freeway or fell off the over pass. >>> a bay area soldier, highly decorated for his service, died this week after being injured in afghanistan. sergeant first class jamesgrissom of u.s. special force died as a medical center in germany. he was injured in a shootout in afghanistan, just days before he was to return home. the 31-year-old was from hay werd, we talked to a neighbor who has nope the family for four decades. >> he was great kid. loved bugs and snakes. a terrific kid. i just broke down crying. just like family to us. >> grissom had previously served in iraq. after his death he received the bronze star medal. he leaves behind his wife, his parents, and his sister. >>> the supreme court begins hearing arguments on tw
sung a song for marcus. >> a fund has been started for marcus, and because he like to help students less fortunate to him, some of the money will go to those students for athlete athletic gear. >> investigators are trying to figure out what led to a man being killed on 580 in oakland overnight. investigators on sure -- are not sure if he tried to run across the freeway or fell off the over pass. >>> a bay area soldier, highly decorated for his service, died this week after...
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constitutes at the middle school in santa rosa gathered last night to remember marcus johnson^. on saturday three was one of two in pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually driven by his own cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy for the johnson family. >> in first grade he would bring his race cars to school for events and it was fun to see. >> i cannot think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as you could be. they raced the same raceway. >> the cause of the tragic crash is under investigation. some family members say the steering wheel came off. >> happening now, bart is taking a second look at the bicycle policy this week allowing bicycles on the trains at all times going this morning. the pilot program comes with a few restrictions. the first car of each train is off limits to bicycles. dug rush hour, no bicycles are allowed in the first three cars of the train. this test program runs this week only and ends on friday. abc7 news reporter will have mor
constitutes at the middle school in santa rosa gathered last night to remember marcus johnson^. on saturday three was one of two in pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually driven by his own cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy for the johnson family. >> in first grade he would bring his race cars to school for events and it was fun to see. >> i cannot think of a worse...
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. >> luxury retailer niemann marcus reveals a mistake they made with some of their customers. the dow is off 67 points. we will go to the new york stock exchange in a couple of minutes. >> a >> petaluma, and los altos and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> we will check with a look at what coming up on "good morning america" in 15 minutes. >> good morning, paula. >> great to be with you on this thursday morning. coming up on "good morning america" we have more on the massive manhunt underway in colorado a story we know you have been covering and monitoring closely, the head of the state prison was gunned down at the front doorstep on tuesday night. we are hive from monument, colt come, with the latest. >> results from a clinical trial on cancer have stunned the medical world. a patient cancer free after eight days. we will have the latest on what could be a breakthrough treatment. attention all coffee drinkers, and anyone who works in morning television, there is something new on the market calls "death wish coffee" putting 200 percent more caffeine in your mug than an or
. >> luxury retailer niemann marcus reveals a mistake they made with some of their customers. the dow is off 67 points. we will go to the new york stock exchange in a couple of minutes. >> a >> petaluma, and los altos and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> we will check with a look at what coming up on "good morning america" in 15 minutes. >> good morning, paula. >> great to be with you on this thursday morning. coming up on "good morning...
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a private funeral for marcus johnson was held today. a public memorial is tomorrow. he was killed along with man when a car driven by marcus' 17-year-old cousin flew off the track. there was a mechanical failure and track officials say the track is safe. >> viewers sent us pictures of the aftermath of a transformer blowing up. it caused bushes to catch on fire. thousands of residents were without power. no injuries were reported. pg&e has not been told why the the transformer blew. jake is a tattoo artist. >> two months ago the pepper valley's was destroyed in this fire. at the bottom of the hour, a benefit concert will be held to collect funds to rebuild it. several bands and standup comics will perform. >>> the fbi has joined the search for a bay area bank robber, wanted for two bank robberies this month, one at the chase tbharchg walnut creek and the other at the wells fargo. the thief has a trademark long sleeved collared shirt, described as a black man between 30 and 35 years old with a veriy beard and goatee. 5'10" to 6'0" tall with a medium build. along with t
a private funeral for marcus johnson was held today. a public memorial is tomorrow. he was killed along with man when a car driven by marcus' 17-year-old cousin flew off the track. there was a mechanical failure and track officials say the track is safe. >> viewers sent us pictures of the aftermath of a transformer blowing up. it caused bushes to catch on fire. thousands of residents were without power. no injuries were reported. pg&e has not been told why the the transformer blew....
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the didn't hassle -- >> marcus was a sweet kid. and i know that his dad loved him very much. >> probably the best person to be around most of the time. he was always nice and nice to talk to. reporter: michael said is sat but will continue to race. johnson had his own close call two years ago, his car flipped over during a race but johnson was unhurt. chase johnson was not hurt in the accident, and no one else on the racetrack was injured. thual ya -- the shakes -- sheriff's department is investigating. >> new tonight at 6:00, four people suffered minor injuries after a small pickup truck slammed into a thrift store in vallejo this afternoon. firefighters evacuated at least 40 people from the store. the impact knocked out a large portion of the store's front doors and windows. and also sent merchandise flying. >> right now we have a building engineer evaluating for structural damage and we have a contractor coming out to shore it up and make repairs. >> carolyn: paramedics treated the driver. no word on when the thrift store might
the didn't hassle -- >> marcus was a sweet kid. and i know that his dad loved him very much. >> probably the best person to be around most of the time. he was always nice and nice to talk to. reporter: michael said is sat but will continue to race. johnson had his own close call two years ago, his car flipped over during a race but johnson was unhurt. chase johnson was not hurt in the accident, and no one else on the racetrack was injured. thual ya -- the shakes -- sheriff's...
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the students at middle school gathered last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two in the pit area at the raceway park and was killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually being driven by marcus' cousin, chase johnson, 17 years old, a senior at petaluma high school. a double tragedy for those who are sharing the johnson family
the students at middle school gathered last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two in the pit area at the raceway park and was killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually being driven by marcus' cousin, chase johnson, 17 years old, a senior at petaluma high school. a double tragedy for those who are sharing the johnson family
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. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. worsean't think of tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus' blood. he was a fourth generation race car driver. the family liked to race like te one seen here in a race won by his cousin, chase. marcus' classmates knew of his passion for cars early on. >> i remember being in first grade and he would bring his race cars to our school for events. it was really fun to see. >> the cause of the crash isione family has told others that the steering wheel came off. classmates say marcus' cousin, chase, is in their thoughts too. >> it is so sad that his cousin, even though he did nothing wrong, he will have to think about this
. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. worsean't think of tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus'...
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. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. >> i can't think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus' blood. he was a fourth generation race car driver. the family liked to race winged sprint cars like the one seen here in a race won by his cousin, chase. marcus' classmates knew of his passion for cars early on. >> i remember being in first grade and he would bring his race cars to our school for events. it was really fun to see. >> the cause of the crash is under investigation, but the family has told others that the steering wheel came off. classmates say marcus' cousin, chase, is in their thoughts too. >> it is so sad that his cousin, even though
. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. >> i can't think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing...
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the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the police are vetting an early morning stabbing at a bar at a sports bar and grill about 2:00 a.m. as the bar was closing. investigators think two men were hurt after a fight break out between two large groups. both men were taken to the hospital. no word on the extent of their injuries. right now, the police are reviewing surveillance video hoping it will lead them to the attacker. >> former santa clara supervisor is expected to plead guilty this afternoon to charges connected to misusing taxpayer money. the prosecution says that he used public money and campaign
the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the...
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the students at the middle school in santa rosa gathered together last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two people in the pit area of the raceway park killed by an out of the control car. the car was actually drive were by marcus' own cousin, a 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy. >> since first grade he would bring the race cars to school forever vents and it was fun to see. >> i cannot thing of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as you could be the they raced the same raceway. >> the cause of the tragic crash is under investigation. some family members say the steering wheel of the car came off. >> developing news in vallejo, police there are investigating their 6th murder. officers found a man shot to death last night, someone called police to report shots fired in a home. officers found the victim dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man. they have not released his name. no arrest or motive. this is vallejo's second homicide since thursday. >> today the former santa clara s
the students at the middle school in santa rosa gathered together last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two people in the pit area of the raceway park killed by an out of the control car. the car was actually drive were by marcus' own cousin, a 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy. >> since first grade he would bring the race cars to school forever vents and it was fun to see. >> i cannot thing of...
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marcus please reply. tell me this isn't true. were heart wrenching. >> we're going back to school tomorrow knowing he's not going to be there. >> reporter: the crowd was reminded life is precious, brief, uncertain. an urge to live it like marcus with grace -- >> i had a crush on him and so i used to like to stair -- stare at him all the time. i remember one time he said you stared at me 120 times today. >> goodbye for now, goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again, i hope you are always the lead car and hitting all your jump shots. >> reporter: 17-year-old chase johnson surrounded by family and friends also got a lot of loving support today. he is of course devastated by his cousin's death. he chose not to speak at the memorial to keep the focus on marcus. deborah villalon, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> hayward police are investigating a drive by shooting that sent officers described as an innocent motorist to the hospital. police say it appears the driver was not the intended target he was driving with his wife and child in the
marcus please reply. tell me this isn't true. were heart wrenching. >> we're going back to school tomorrow knowing he's not going to be there. >> reporter: the crowd was reminded life is precious, brief, uncertain. an urge to live it like marcus with grace -- >> i had a crush on him and so i used to like to stair -- stare at him all the time. i remember one time he said you stared at me 120 times today. >> goodbye for now, goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again,...
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his 11-year-old, also named michael, is an award-winning sprint car driver and was also marcus' friend. >> he was always nice, and nice to talk to. reporter: michael says he is sat but will continue to race. why johnson lost control of the car is under investigation. chase johnson won sprint car races in the past, had his open close call two years ago, his car flipped over button son was unhurt. >> chase johnson was not injured in the accident, neither was anyone else on the racetrack other than those two fatilities. the cause of the accident is under investigation. >> the deaths in marysville come three weeks after a raceway crash injured at least 30 fans at daytona international speedway. ten cars collided during the nascar nationwide series race with one flying into the fence. this crash could prompt a redesign that might include sturdier fences. >> passing drivers tried to help after two cars crashed in oakland and one tumbled down an embankment this morning on westbound 580. initial chp reports are that people were trapped in the white car you see here. crews did manage to free th
his 11-year-old, also named michael, is an award-winning sprint car driver and was also marcus' friend. >> he was always nice, and nice to talk to. reporter: michael says he is sat but will continue to race. why johnson lost control of the car is under investigation. chase johnson won sprint car races in the past, had his open close call two years ago, his car flipped over button son was unhurt. >> chase johnson was not injured in the accident, neither was anyone else on the...
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, your heart felt embrace, the magic in your eyes and the gentleness of your soul. >> marcus was killed when he was hit by a sprint car driven by his cousin, chase, march 16th at the race way park. the 68-year-old race way sponsor was also killed. a fund was set up in his name. a portion will go to low income students to pay for school and athletic equipment. >>> people are lining up at the supreme court in hopes of getting a seat to witness history. arguments to the right of same-sex marriage starts on tuesday. the first involves the constitutionality of proposition 8. it banned same-sex marriage after the state's highest court ruled it was legal. california's attorney general opposes the ban. >> i am absolutely against same sex marriage because they are simply unconstitutional. >> the other case deals with the defensive marriage act. it defines marriage as between a man and a woman. rand paul says he believes in traditional marriage, but not dough -- do in a. >> i don't want the government promoting something i don't believe in, but i don't mind if they are neutral on the issue. >> th
, your heart felt embrace, the magic in your eyes and the gentleness of your soul. >> marcus was killed when he was hit by a sprint car driven by his cousin, chase, march 16th at the race way park. the 68-year-old race way sponsor was also killed. a fund was set up in his name. a portion will go to low income students to pay for school and athletic equipment. >>> people are lining up at the supreme court in hopes of getting a seat to witness history. arguments to the right of...
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, your heart felt embrace, the magic in your eyes and the gentleness of your soul. >> marcus was killed when he was hit by a sprint car driven by his cousin, chase, march 16th at the race way park. the 68-year-old race way sponsor was also killed. a fund was set up in his name. a portion will go to low income students to pay for school and athletic equipment. >>> people are lining up at the supreme court in hopes of getting a seat to witness history. arguments to the right of same-sex marriage starts on tuesday. the first involves the constitutionality of proposition 8. it banned same-sex marriage after the state's highest court ruled it was legal. california's attorney general opposes the ban. >> i am absolutely against same sex marriage because they are simply unconstitutional. >> the other case deals with the defensive marriage act. it defines marriage as between a man and a woman. rand paul says he believes in traditional marriage, but not dough -- do in a. >> i don't want the government promoting something i don't believe in, but i don't mind if they are neutral on the issue. >> th
, your heart felt embrace, the magic in your eyes and the gentleness of your soul. >> marcus was killed when he was hit by a sprint car driven by his cousin, chase, march 16th at the race way park. the 68-year-old race way sponsor was also killed. a fund was set up in his name. a portion will go to low income students to pay for school and athletic equipment. >>> people are lining up at the supreme court in hopes of getting a seat to witness history. arguments to the right of...
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marcus johnson was laid to rest in a private ceremony today. a public memorial is planned for tomorrow. flags were flown at half staff and a moment of silence was observed for marcus and bill wondergen. fans filled the stands in support of the victim and the sport. >> a real close family. we love coming here and watching this. what happened last weekend was sad. i think it's great everybody is here and still racing. >> ama: the crash is still under investigation but police say mechanical failure in the racecar appears to be the likely cause. >>> new details on a fatal head-on collision that closed highway 84 in pinole two hours this morning. a man was killed when his dodge see dan ran into an suv on the highway just west of main street after 9:00. you can see the tremendous impact of the crash that left both vehicles badly mangled. three passengers in the suv were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. chp is investigating the cause of the crash. >>> for the second time this month, santa clara county paid cash for weapons. a gun buyback was
marcus johnson was laid to rest in a private ceremony today. a public memorial is planned for tomorrow. flags were flown at half staff and a moment of silence was observed for marcus and bill wondergen. fans filled the stands in support of the victim and the sport. >> a real close family. we love coming here and watching this. what happened last weekend was sad. i think it's great everybody is here and still racing. >> ama: the crash is still under investigation but police say...
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marcus johnson was laid to rest in a private ceremony today. a public memorial is planned for tomorrow. flags were flown at half staff and a moment of silence was observed for marcus and bill wondergen. fans filled the stands in support of the victim and the sport. >> a real close family. we love coming here and watching this. what happened last weekend was sad. i think it's great everybody is here and still racing. >> ama: the crash is still under investigation but police say mechanical failure in the racecar appears to be the likely cause. >>> new details on a fatal head-on collision that closed highway 84 in pinole two hours this morning. a man was killed when his dodge see dan ran into an suv on the highway just west of main street after 9:00. you can see the tremendous impact of the crash that left both vehicles badly mangled. three passengers in the suv were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. chp is investigating the cause of the crash. >>> for the second time this month, santa clara county paid cash for weapons. a gun buyback was
marcus johnson was laid to rest in a private ceremony today. a public memorial is planned for tomorrow. flags were flown at half staff and a moment of silence was observed for marcus and bill wondergen. fans filled the stands in support of the victim and the sport. >> a real close family. we love coming here and watching this. what happened last weekend was sad. i think it's great everybody is here and still racing. >> ama: the crash is still under investigation but police say...
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. >> marcus would have been 15 in z.chase is going to be 18 but they were really close, close-knit family. i mean, couldn't have a better family. >> memorials set up in his middle school and the family shop in petaluma. >> california high speed rail project just took a $8 billion step forward today that is the money needed to start just start, building the massive rail line from southern california to san francisco and sacramento. the construction could not begin in less than four months this project is gaining momentum. leaders rushed to begin construction in july. the board voted to move ahead with authorizing the state to sell up to $8.6 billion in bonds, $3 billion used to start the first 130 segment in the central valley near merced. >> it's supposed to occur estimated number of debt that will be assessed include interesting on this. >> it all depends on wall street but the state is yugs a 6.a5% interest rate over 35 years. >> it's about $175 million per year to pay the debt service on that. >> the state has so much to settle if it wants to break ground this summer. the state doesn't
. >> marcus would have been 15 in z.chase is going to be 18 but they were really close, close-knit family. i mean, couldn't have a better family. >> memorials set up in his middle school and the family shop in petaluma. >> california high speed rail project just took a $8 billion step forward today that is the money needed to start just start, building the massive rail line from southern california to san francisco and sacramento. the construction could not begin in less than...
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one of those killed was marcus' cousin, marcus johnson. johnson, the driver was not seriously hurt. >> >> oakland police are moving ahead with a plan to divide the cities into districts. kelley rasmussen is live to explain how opd is looking outside of the department for help. >> >> reporter: we are in the middle of the newly formed police district four. opd said as part of the new plan, they want to hear directly from the people in the community. eduardo has one this for the last 16 years. he lieings the idea of more interaction between police and the community they patrol. >> this is a model that is working in many, many cities across the country. >> reporter: the model divides the city into five districts. each has a designated captain required to meet regularly. >> neighbor from the face based community or prime prevention counsels. >> >> reporter: the community leaders will share their thoughts and complaints directly with the district captain. >> we'll open it up to the community. even if you are not on an advisory board, we'll have
one of those killed was marcus' cousin, marcus johnson. johnson, the driver was not seriously hurt. >> >> oakland police are moving ahead with a plan to divide the cities into districts. kelley rasmussen is live to explain how opd is looking outside of the department for help. >> >> reporter: we are in the middle of the newly formed police district four. opd said as part of the new plan, they want to hear directly from the people in the community. eduardo has one this...
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marcus was walking back and the him. lew about 150 feet and hit >> reporter: the young victim's distraught father spoke to kpix as he wanted people to know about his son. >> marcus loved everybody. and he was always smiling. he's a good boy. he loves to play basketball. and he loved his racing and racing cars and with his cousin, helping his cousin. he is just one of those kids, you know, he's just a special boy to everybody. >> and also killed in the crash is the 68-year-old of grass valley. chase johnson seen in car number 24 in his web page video is already a veteran at just 17 years of age. last year he won the pit stop sprint car championship series. host a role model for his younger cousin, marcus. his parents declined interviews, providing this statement that our family has suffered an unspeakable tragedy. the passing of our precious marcus johnson. there are no words to express our sorrow. our family has been racing for four generations and they love this sport that has now brought us so much pain. and will the t
marcus was walking back and the him. lew about 150 feet and hit >> reporter: the young victim's distraught father spoke to kpix as he wanted people to know about his son. >> marcus loved everybody. and he was always smiling. he's a good boy. he loves to play basketball. and he loved his racing and racing cars and with his cousin, helping his cousin. he is just one of those kids, you know, he's just a special boy to everybody. >> and also killed in the crash is the 68-year-old...
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t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> there were lots of tears shed here at this memorial on sunday. also lots of parents holding their kids a bit tighter. some of the teens i talked with said school just won?t be the same without marcus. reporting in santa rosa, j.r. stone kron 4 news. this wednesday toll takers will be gone from the golden gate bridge. kron4's charles clifford has everything you need to know for the change over. >> reporter: the golden gate bridge has 6 lanes of traffic. the number of lanes travelling in each direction on the bridge changes throughout the day based on traffic flows. at the toll plaza, which is on the southern end of the bridge, there are 11 eleven toll lanes. only cars traveling south into san francisco have to pay tolls...northbound travel is free. currently, at the toll plaza, the southbound lanes on the left are fastrak only, the rest accept fastrak or cash, via toll takers. the number o
t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> there were lots of tears shed here at this memorial on sunday. also lots of parents holding their kids a bit tighter. some of the teens i talked with said school just won?t be the same without marcus. reporting in santa rosa, j.r. stone kron 4 news. this wednesday toll takers will be gone from the golden gate...
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he lost his life in the pitt also but there was no mention how marcus died. just a few hours of that he died and his generous spirit of how he lived. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> developing news in the south bay, just a half hour ago an evacuation was lifted as they capped a natural gas leak. the leak was reported near south park victoria drive. the gas was turned off just before 4:00 and residents were let back in their homes and pg&e has not said what caused that leak. >>> the bay area has lost another soldier serving in afghanistan. he died from injuries he suffered during an attack. tell us what military officials are saying about this accident, allie? >> reporter: james griffin graduated from the high school here back in 1999 but he spent the last few years serving five tours of duty. they said griffin was injured by small arms fire in afghanistan. military officials said griffin died of his injuries this past thursday at a u.s. military off the in jeremy. they have posthumously given him the star. he is survived by his parents wife analysis and today we rea
he lost his life in the pitt also but there was no mention how marcus died. just a few hours of that he died and his generous spirit of how he lived. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> developing news in the south bay, just a half hour ago an evacuation was lifted as they capped a natural gas leak. the leak was reported near south park victoria drive. the gas was turned off just before 4:00 and residents were let back in their homes and pg&e has not said what caused that leak. >>>...
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. >> 17-year-old de-marcus elkins and a 14-year-old boy have been charged with murder. the baby's mother says she was walking near her home in brunswick when the teens approached her and demanded money. when she told them they didn't have them the older teen shot her in the leg and her son antonio in the head. >> you killed an innocent human life. and i hope you die for it. >> police are still searching for the gun. authorities say they have evidence that elkins shot the child. >>> a display board has been removed identical to the one that fell and killed a boy. a 300 board fell on him and his family. his mother is in critical condition and two brothers were as hurt. the airport terminal had reopened weeks ago after a $200 million remodelling. >>> saplings from a tree that gave hope to ann frank will be planted in the u.s. including one here in the bay area. she wrote about the chestnut tree that grew outside the house where she was hidden in amsterdam. saplings were sent overseas. the young trees will be planneded in ceremonies next month. >>> it felt like spring today
. >> 17-year-old de-marcus elkins and a 14-year-old boy have been charged with murder. the baby's mother says she was walking near her home in brunswick when the teens approached her and demanded money. when she told them they didn't have them the older teen shot her in the leg and her son antonio in the head. >> you killed an innocent human life. and i hope you die for it. >> police are still searching for the gun. authorities say they have evidence that elkins shot the...
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the students at the middle school in santa rosa gathered to remember marcus johnson, one of two people in the pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was driven by his cousin, 17-year-old chase
the students at the middle school in santa rosa gathered to remember marcus johnson, one of two people in the pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was driven by his cousin, 17-year-old chase
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. >> reporter: 14 -year-old marcus johnson known by mj was a lifelong racer according to his website. starting with smaller vehicles like go carts since he was five years old. you can him posing with a trophy and a trophy in this snapshot alongside his older cousin, chase. you on the right-hand side of the screen. that young man, now 17 was behind the wheel during saturday's fatal crash. jason johnson has also been a competitive racer since a young age. his website revealed he comes from four generations of racecar drivers. the 17 -year-old who was uninjured in the crash lives and then grab a town outside of paloma. some of the championships he has won have been right here at the speedway. jason is a senior at petaluma high school shop teacher says is a good student one of several kids who is very involved in the sport. >> it is a family activity. it is a wonderful thing to have a great sport like that with your family. but to lose a family member over it is very difficult. and the sad to hear. >> chase johnson's racing website lists marcus is a member of his crew but the sheriff's de
. >> reporter: 14 -year-old marcus johnson known by mj was a lifelong racer according to his website. starting with smaller vehicles like go carts since he was five years old. you can him posing with a trophy and a trophy in this snapshot alongside his older cousin, chase. you on the right-hand side of the screen. that young man, now 17 was behind the wheel during saturday's fatal crash. jason johnson has also been a competitive racer since a young age. his website revealed he comes from...
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goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again, i hope you're always the lead car and hitting all your jump shots. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors there be there on campus today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> time now 4:52. a new memorial has been made for those killed in that san bruno pipeline explosion. the community worked together for months to create the wall which is made out of sir rammic tile. it honors the eight people killed in the 2010 explosion including three members of the church. 38 homes were destroyed. >>> two sacramento men are facing charges on forcing two women into prostitution. 23-year-old glen harris brought the women to santa rosa and martin is accused of helping him do that. they organized a sting operation using information. one of the women posted on the internet. >>> a popular san francisco nightclub will remained shut down at least until tomorrow night after a weekend shooting. it h
goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again, i hope you're always the lead car and hitting all your jump shots. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors there be there on campus today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> time now 4:52. a new memorial has been made for those killed in that san bruno pipeline explosion. the community worked together for months to create the wall which is made out...
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the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the police are vetting an early morning stabbing at a bar at a sports bar and grill about 2:00 a.m. as the bar was closing. investigators think two men were hurt after a fight break out between two large groups. both men were taken to the hospital. no word on the extent of their injuries. right now, the police are reviewing surveillance video hoping it will lead them to the attacker. >> former santa clara supervisor is expected to plead guilty this afternoon to charges connected to misusing taxpayer money. the prosecution says that he used public money and campaign
the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the...
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hearts we come here today, not with all the answers but with a lot of hurt. >> a memorial with marcus johnson here at santa rosa bible church. his life was kron called on stage from infancy to basketball to a go-cart racer. they had a loving and supportive relationship. his short life touched hundreds of people. they gathered at the church to honor and celebrate his life. his mother deanna johnson was deeply touched. >> i'm overwhelmed by the number of people that are here. he would be overwhelmed i think he would say, wow, cool. >> he was killed march 16th when a sprinted car driven by his cousin chase johnson malfunctioned. the car geared off the track killing mar kiss and a supporter. his mother mentioned taking him to school each day. >> it's going to be really hard taking him to school and picking him up every day. every day i pass middle rincon road and have tears in my eyes. >> they talked about his behavior and young female friend broke down in tears for a song dedicated to marcus. >> his family said he would like to help students that are less fortunate. some of the money wil
hearts we come here today, not with all the answers but with a lot of hurt. >> a memorial with marcus johnson here at santa rosa bible church. his life was kron called on stage from infancy to basketball to a go-cart racer. they had a loving and supportive relationship. his short life touched hundreds of people. they gathered at the church to honor and celebrate his life. his mother deanna johnson was deeply touched. >> i'm overwhelmed by the number of people that are here. he would...
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goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again, i hope you're always the lead car and hitting all your jump shots. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors there be there on campus today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> time now 4:52. a new memorial has been made for those killed in that san bruno pipeline explosion. the community worked together for months to create the wall which is made out of sir rammic tile. it honors the eight people killed in the 2010 explosion including three members of the church. 38 homes were destroyed. >>> two sacramento men are facing charges on forcing two women into prostitution. 23-year-old glen harris brought the women to santa rosa and martin is accused of helping him do that. they organized a sting operation using information. one of the women posted on the internet. >>> a popular san francisco nightclub will remained shut down at least until tomorrow night after a weekend shooting. it h
goodbye for now marcus. and until we meet again, i hope you're always the lead car and hitting all your jump shots. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors there be there on campus today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> time now 4:52. a new memorial has been made for those killed in that san bruno pipeline explosion. the community worked together for months to create the wall which is made out...
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the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends bringing flowers and balloons leaving messages of support for the family. he was killed when a car on the marysville raceway lost control and slammed right into a pit crew. it was driven by his 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really hits the heart really bad. >> it is just sad that this happens. it is a risic that we take when we go racing. >> unfortunately, also died a 68-year-old man, also killed. the driver, chase johnson, was not injured. >>> this morning, pope francis is preparing for his installation mass in vatican city. hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack st. peter's square to see the pope. leaders from all over the world are expected to be there. vice president joe biden arrived late last night. he will leave the u.s. delegation. today, pope francis will meet with the president of his home country of argentina. the two have had a contentious relationship, specially over the issue of same-sex marriage legalized in 2010
the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends bringing flowers and balloons leaving messages of support for the family. he was killed when a car on the marysville raceway lost control and slammed right into a pit crew. it was driven by his 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really hits the heart really bad. >> it is just sad that this happens. it is a risic that we take when we go racing. >> unfortunately, also died a 68-year-old...
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marcus johnson died at a racetrack. his cousin, chase johnson, was driving the warmup when he lost control and crashed into the pit where marcus was standing >>> b.a.r.t., now allowing bikes on trains during rush-hour commute. that is starting today. this all part of a week-long test to see if trains can handle the actual load during peak hours. the only place you can't take your bars is in the first car. >>> they are continuing a new loop. the first major test is up and running before rush-hour traffic. perfect for a monday, right? >> exactly. >> thanks so much for joining us. that is what's happening "today in the bay." we're back at 7:25 with a live local news update. >>> indeed, we are. go out and have a great day. we'll see you tomorrow. >>> good morning. breaking news. a late-season storm set to impact millions of people from nchts good morning. a storm set to impact people to new england, bringing freezing rain and snow. we will tell you how bad it will get. >>> a neighborhood in indiana evacuated after a prive j
marcus johnson died at a racetrack. his cousin, chase johnson, was driving the warmup when he lost control and crashed into the pit where marcus was standing >>> b.a.r.t., now allowing bikes on trains during rush-hour commute. that is starting today. this all part of a week-long test to see if trains can handle the actual load during peak hours. the only place you can't take your bars is in the first car. >>> they are continuing a new loop. the first major test is up and...
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. >> reporter: saturday 14-year- old marcus johnson was in the pitt area, watching his cousin complete warm up laps when the car suddenly went off the track and struck the santa rosa teen and another spectator, killing them both. >> i was completely shocked i just didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >> reporter: basketball coach, and teacher, patrick eagle described him as a dream kid and player. >> always supportive of his teammates, never said anything mean, tried hard all the time just an all around terrific kid. >> reporter: investigators are looking into whether the car's detachable steering wheel malfunctioned. his father said his nephew chase johnson had taken precautions with the wheel. >> he checked it. i watched him check it myself. i don't know how it could come apart. >> reporter: they were said to be more like broughtcome from a long tradition of racing. at the family's muffler shop a picture and words of remembrance for the eighth grader. >> i am going to miss him a lot. it is so crazy he is not here any more seemed like just yesterday we were playing basketball.
. >> reporter: saturday 14-year- old marcus johnson was in the pitt area, watching his cousin complete warm up laps when the car suddenly went off the track and struck the santa rosa teen and another spectator, killing them both. >> i was completely shocked i just didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >> reporter: basketball coach, and teacher, patrick eagle described him as a dream kid and player. >> always supportive of his teammates, never said anything mean,...
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marcus johnson attended rincon valley middle school. a sign at the school says "we love you marcus, you will be greatly missed." people have been adding to a small memorial inside the school's courtyard. one person brought a sign and a teddy bear to remember the teenager she calls a nice and helpful young man. and friendly >> he was a really good cat that i barely knew but he was very helpful. a good it -- kid. i was on crutches for a while and he helped me carry my books and helped the a lot. he was sweet, helpful, friendly. >> that happened after the steering wheel came offthe boy's grandfather says the accident happened after the steering wheel of his cousin's race car came off, causing the car to veer in the wrong direction.killing both marcus and a 68 year old grass valley man. the accident is being investigated by the yuba county sheriff's department. pinole police want the public to take a close look at a sketch they're releasing. they say a man resembling this sketch - tried to kidnap a 12 year old girl recently as she was walki
marcus johnson attended rincon valley middle school. a sign at the school says "we love you marcus, you will be greatly missed." people have been adding to a small memorial inside the school's courtyard. one person brought a sign and a teddy bear to remember the teenager she calls a nice and helpful young man. and friendly >> he was a really good cat that i barely knew but he was very helpful. a good it -- kid. i was on crutches for a while and he helped me carry my books and...
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autopsies are going to be conducted an marcus and the other victim. coming up at 5:30, we'll talk more about why marcus wa was in the pit in the first place. he was not an official member of his cousin's crew. >> tragic story all the way around. >>> a motorcycle rider was killed in a multi-car crash on interstate 680 near walnut creek. this happened around 6:00 p.m. just south of rutgers road. a nissan 360 z bursed into flames. a witness says the motorcycle and another car were driving recklessly before the accident. they are urging anybody to see this to contact the chp. >>> a vallejo shop will be out of business for a while have a pickup truck crashed through its front door. it happened yesterday athe thrift store on sonoma boulevard. more than 40 people inside when the truck barreled through the door and into a check-out station. four people, including the driver, were hurt. three of them had to be take tonight hospital. investigators are still trying to figure out how the driver lost control of the truck. >>> police releasing a sketch of a suspect
autopsies are going to be conducted an marcus and the other victim. coming up at 5:30, we'll talk more about why marcus wa was in the pit in the first place. he was not an official member of his cousin's crew. >> tragic story all the way around. >>> a motorcycle rider was killed in a multi-car crash on interstate 680 near walnut creek. this happened around 6:00 p.m. just south of rutgers road. a nissan 360 z bursed into flames. a witness says the motorcycle and another car were...
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the father of mark cass said his -- marcus said his son was a great young man. >> all of his coaches and friends will tell he was the first to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> marcus had been playing since he was 5:00 and his father said, he lost control of the he was not hurt. the county sheriff's office and chp are investigating. >>> now the other person who was killed in that crash, they owned cars that were scheduled to race friday. his brother said dale caught the racing bug early in his life and he takes comfort inn knowing his brother died doing something he loved. he leaves behind a wife and two grown children. and even during peak hours. >>> the san francisco symphony is canceling because of that continuing musician strike. they say the musicians turned down resuming performances during a cooling off period. the four performances have been cancel ised since they went on strike since wednesday and still negotiations are in order. janine de la vega is in the area to tell us about the two who were underrepresented. >> reporter: a lot of people use this for their commut
the father of mark cass said his -- marcus said his son was a great young man. >> all of his coaches and friends will tell he was the first to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> marcus had been playing since he was 5:00 and his father said, he lost control of the he was not hurt. the county sheriff's office and chp are investigating. >>> now the other person who was killed in that crash, they owned cars that were scheduled to race friday. his brother said dale caught...
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neiman marcus also sold items labeled as mink -- when it was actually rabbit fur. the retailers are promising to properly label their products from now on. if they don't -- they'll face a penalty. in sports. the warriors try to win in san antonio for the first time in 28 games. . and the heat go down by 27 points in their attempt to win their 24th straight game. would lebron and company come back? gary has [ man ] we have a go for auto sequence start. t-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... ignition. [ male announcer ] launch your internet experience on at&t's newly expanded advanced digital network and connect more wi-fi-enabled devices at home. [ female announcer ] call to get u-verse high speed internet starting at $14.95 a month -- a guaranteed price for 12 months. or ask how to get your choice of a kindle fire hd, sonos play:3 or xbox 360 free with other qualifying internet offers. [ male announcer ] and get more speed for wi-fi gaming, more reliability than ever and more connectivity between devices. [ female announcer ] so call to get u-verse high speed internet starting a
neiman marcus also sold items labeled as mink -- when it was actually rabbit fur. the retailers are promising to properly label their products from now on. if they don't -- they'll face a penalty. in sports. the warriors try to win in san antonio for the first time in 28 games. . and the heat go down by 27 points in their attempt to win their 24th straight game. would lebron and company come back? gary has [ man ] we have a go for auto sequence start. t-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... ignition. [ male...
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goodbye for now, marcus. >> the emotional tribute to the 14-year-old boy killed on a racetrack near sacramento last weekend. >>> plus, a first for san francisco police. they say they have never caught this many people vandalizing property like this before. >>> and we'll hear from the winners of today's oakland marathon. why the men's division champ waved off congratulations. >>> and we had nice weather for that to wrap up the weekend. and as you head back to work or school tomorrow morning, you'll find low clouds, a little bit of mist out there as the marine layer sweeps back. in we do, though have, bigger changes in the seven-day forecast, which will toss some spring showers our way. we'll show you when we come right back. >>> more incidents and more airlines getting fined. >> there is no resolution. >> the loophole that allows airlines to underreport missing pets. the investigative unit monday at 11:00 on nbc bay area news. >>> a new tribute unveiled today for the victims of the deadly san bruno pipeline ex
goodbye for now, marcus. >> the emotional tribute to the 14-year-old boy killed on a racetrack near sacramento last weekend. >>> plus, a first for san francisco police. they say they have never caught this many people vandalizing property like this before. >>> and we'll hear from the winners of today's oakland marathon. why the men's division champ waved off congratulations. >>> and we had nice weather for that to wrap up the weekend. and as you head back to...
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marcus had been racing since he was five and as these trophies she he excelled at the sport. the teen was looking forward to playing high school basketball next year. >> the sweetest young man, coaches, friends will tell you the first one to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> reporter: the sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the accident but rob johnson said his steering wheel popped off and that's why he lost control. >> every time he got in the car in every race he would check and check and check and i don't know how it could come off because he always double checked. i don't know how it could come off. >> reporter: chase johnson has his own racing website. chase learned to race here at the speed way as a kid and raise way officials decline today comment but said chase is well-known here as a very talented driver with a promising career ahead of him. >> happening now, perhaps you've seen it, spoke from a prescribed burn in the sacramento delta area is rising above the east bay. you can see it right now here live from video from one of our cameras. now we s
marcus had been racing since he was five and as these trophies she he excelled at the sport. the teen was looking forward to playing high school basketball next year. >> the sweetest young man, coaches, friends will tell you the first one to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> reporter: the sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the accident but rob johnson said his steering wheel popped off and that's why he lost control. >> every time he got in the car in every...
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. >> straight out the gate probably 90, 95 miles per hour just flew in the air and marcus just left my side and went to the other bathroom and was walking back from the restroom and the car flew in the air and hit him. >> reporter: marcus and dale wondergym died from their injuries. dale was not hurt. the santa rosa teen was also looking forward to playing high school basketball next year. >> the sweetest young man. all his coaches, all his friends would tell you the first one to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> reporter: rob johnson says chase told him his steering wheel had popped off and that's why he lost control of the car. >> every time he got out of the car in every race would check and check and check. i don't know how it could come out because he always double checked it just to make sure. i don't know how it could come up. >> reporter: chase was too upset to talk to us about what happened. chase learned to race here at the petaluma. the raceway declined to comment but said that chase was well known here with a promising future in racing. >> the other person killed wa
. >> straight out the gate probably 90, 95 miles per hour just flew in the air and marcus just left my side and went to the other bathroom and was walking back from the restroom and the car flew in the air and hit him. >> reporter: marcus and dale wondergym died from their injuries. dale was not hurt. the santa rosa teen was also looking forward to playing high school basketball next year. >> the sweetest young man. all his coaches, all his friends would tell you the first one...
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chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of sherriff department. reports official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. the vicitim's identity is continue their also in vallejo, four people were hurt whenove th a thrift store. one of those injured included the driver. the seriousness of the injured to the driver and other customers are not know. the cause of the crash is also under investigation. >> a weeklong test program allowing bicycles on all trains on bart will start today. the pilot program is the second test expansion of bicycle access to bart this year. currently, bikes are banned from all trains during commute hours, a policy that has been the subject of protest from bicycle commuters for years. the pilot program, which will run through friday. will still prohibit bikes in the front three cars of all trains during commute hours and from the first car at all times for safety reasons. if the second pilot is deemed a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for permanent cha
chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of sherriff department. reports official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. the vicitim's identity is continue their also in vallejo, four people were hurt whenove th a thrift store. one of those injured included the driver. the seriousness of the injured to the driver and other customers are not know. the cause of the crash is also under investigation. >> a weeklong test program allowing...
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he lost his life in the pitt also but there was no mention how marcus died. just a few hours of that he died and his generous spirit of how he lived. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> developing news in the south bay, just a half hour ago an evacuation was lifted as they capped a natural gas leak. the leak was reported near south park victoria drive. the gas was turned off just before 4:00 and residents were let back in their homes and pg&e has not said what caused that leak. >>> the bay area has lost another soldier serving in afghanistan. he died from injuries he suffered during an attack. tell us what military officials are saying about this accident, allie? >> reporter: james griffin graduated from the high school here back in 1999 but he spent the last few years serving five tours of duty. they said griffin was injured by small arms fire in afghanistan. military officials said griffin died of his injuries this past thursday at a u.s. military off the in jeremy. they have posthumously given him the star. he is survived by his parents wife analysis and today we rea
he lost his life in the pitt also but there was no mention how marcus died. just a few hours of that he died and his generous spirit of how he lived. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> developing news in the south bay, just a half hour ago an evacuation was lifted as they capped a natural gas leak. the leak was reported near south park victoria drive. the gas was turned off just before 4:00 and residents were let back in their homes and pg&e has not said what caused that leak. >>>...
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the father of mark cass said his -- marcus said his son was a great young man. >> all of his coaches and friends will tell he was the first to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> marcus had been playing since he was 5:00 and his father said, he lost control of the he was not hurt. the county sheriff's office and chp are investigating. >>> now the other person who was killed in that crash, they owned cars that were scheduled to race friday. his brother said dale caught the racing bug early in his life and he takes comfort inn knowing his brother died doing something he loved. he leaves behind a wife and two grown children. and even during peak hours. >>> the san francisco symphony is canceling because of that continuing musician strike. they say the musicians turned down resuming performances during a cooling off period. the four performances have been cancel ised since they went on strike since wednesday and still negotiations are in order. janine de la vega is in the area to tell us about the two who were underrepresented. >> reporter: a lot of people use this for their commut
the father of mark cass said his -- marcus said his son was a great young man. >> all of his coaches and friends will tell he was the first to help somebody or give somebody a hand. >> marcus had been playing since he was 5:00 and his father said, he lost control of the he was not hurt. the county sheriff's office and chp are investigating. >>> now the other person who was killed in that crash, they owned cars that were scheduled to race friday. his brother said dale caught...
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the driver of the car was marcus a 17 year-old cousin. he was the one who was behind the wheel when the car went out of control. killing the 14 year-old boy. >> fellow police responded to a string of alcohol- related accidents over the weekend and made for arrest. the first-class cabin saturday night around six in beating at palo boulevard washington street. it was to year-old was arrested. the second crash happened on windsor drive and west haven away, a 17 year-old arrested in that incident. and a third accident happened early morning near sutter st., and a 19 year-old was taken into custody. >> a d.u.i. license checkpoint in santa rosa lee's to multiple rest over the weekend. several police arrested five for driving under the influence. >> 17 or cited for driving without a license. and four others were driving with a suspended license. complete their numbers are expected to release soon. >> in other bay area headlines, thick columns of smoke could be seen hanging over antioch, redwood and oakley due to a grass fire on german island. th
the driver of the car was marcus a 17 year-old cousin. he was the one who was behind the wheel when the car went out of control. killing the 14 year-old boy. >> fellow police responded to a string of alcohol- related accidents over the weekend and made for arrest. the first-class cabin saturday night around six in beating at palo boulevard washington street. it was to year-old was arrested. the second crash happened on windsor drive and west haven away, a 17 year-old arrested in that...
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still the first, marcus duran, hitting the three at the buzzer. the tigers were sill down three. it was the final game for bob tomlinson. 25 years as a coach at his alma mater. >>> they're going to have to run through a very strong syracuse team coming off a win in montana. of course, we all know where berkley is, but cal wants to make sure the rest of the country does, as well. >> tomorrow will be a fwraet opportunity for us to make a name for ourselves and, you know, put ourselves on that, you know, national scale with, you know, teams like kansas and north carolina and duke. and it's just, like, another basketball team. if we go and play with the same energy we played with last night, if we get the game plan in, i think that would bring a lot of people's attention to putting california on the map as a national team. >> high school championship division 5 here arrives from san diego. st. joe's at the line-up. carington taking the free-throw all the way. horizon dumps you. ethan underwood, though, needing a miracle to win it. are you kidding me? he does it. the dramatic victory
still the first, marcus duran, hitting the three at the buzzer. the tigers were sill down three. it was the final game for bob tomlinson. 25 years as a coach at his alma mater. >>> they're going to have to run through a very strong syracuse team coming off a win in montana. of course, we all know where berkley is, but cal wants to make sure the rest of the country does, as well. >> tomorrow will be a fwraet opportunity for us to make a name for ourselves and, you know, put...
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. >> reporter: marcus's classmates and family are having a tough time with it. >> he had his whole life ahead of him and one little mistake and he's gone. it's very, very sad and tragic. it hurts my heart because i can think what if that was one of my kids. i can't imagine. >> reporter: bob johnson says his grand son, chase, is really hurting, but he says marcus wouldn't want him to give up on the family sport. >> i know that marcus would say to chase you drive the car. i don't want you to stop racing because of me. you drive that car. >> reporter: chase's grandfather says whatever he decides to do, whether he continues racing or gives it up his family will be behind him. tonight the sheriff's investigators are reportedly looking at a mechanical failure as a potential car. the steering wheel came off sending his grand son's car out of control. reporting live in petaluma, i'm jodi hernandez. >>> school closures, teacher layoffs and larger classes all up for discussion in the south bay right now. there is an $8 million hole to fill. the superintendent says there is no way around it. stude
. >> reporter: marcus's classmates and family are having a tough time with it. >> he had his whole life ahead of him and one little mistake and he's gone. it's very, very sad and tragic. it hurts my heart because i can think what if that was one of my kids. i can't imagine. >> reporter: bob johnson says his grand son, chase, is really hurting, but he says marcus wouldn't want him to give up on the family sport. >> i know that marcus would say to chase you drive the car....
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a memorial service is being held for a santa rosa teen killed in a racing accident. 14-year-old marcus johnson was struck and killed by a racecar last saturday at marysville raceway. johnson's cousin was driving the car when somehow investigators say he lost control. >>> police arrested 11 people on charges of vandalism overnight. police say they caught the group scrawling graffiti on a building on lankton street. they recovered several bags of evidence from the scene. >>> pope francis celebrated his first palm sunday mass in st. peter's square as the new pope. he rode in a modified popemobile. there was no glass casing protecting him. an estimated 250,000 people gathered for the mass. >>> the world's most famous landmarks went dark last night in celebration of earth hour. here in the bay area the bay bridge was one of the local landmarks participating. there goes the lights. the new bay lights show was turned off just before 9:00 last night. the las vegas strip also lost its usual glow when 16 hotels and casinos participated by turning their lights off for an hour. >>> nascar is in so
a memorial service is being held for a santa rosa teen killed in a racing accident. 14-year-old marcus johnson was struck and killed by a racecar last saturday at marysville raceway. johnson's cousin was driving the car when somehow investigators say he lost control. >>> police arrested 11 people on charges of vandalism overnight. police say they caught the group scrawling graffiti on a building on lankton street. they recovered several bags of evidence from the scene. >>>...
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a small memorial is growing for santa rosa 14 year-old marcus johnson. and the pilot program bike on bart starts today. from now until friday will be able to bring your bikes on every bart train. it's the second pilot is a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for a permit changes to buy a policy. >> you may need an umbrella heading into tuesday and wednesday. we do have patchy, a cloud cover. high clouds streaming in in advance of the system. heading into the afternoon it will be a nice day. temperatures in the '60s if not low seventies. later tonight high cloud cover will continue temperatures in the '50s. if you leave for work or school. upper '30's now in santa rosa. navto is one of the cold spots. 46 in redwood city. 45 in fremont. falling the numbers into the afternoon. plenty of upper 60s in south bay. los gatos 71. 67 in san jose. to the east bay interior valleys could climb to 71 for fairfield, antioch, danville, and pleasanton. 64 in richmond. it may be a little cooler along the east bay shoreline. 62 expected in downtown
a small memorial is growing for santa rosa 14 year-old marcus johnson. and the pilot program bike on bart starts today. from now until friday will be able to bring your bikes on every bart train. it's the second pilot is a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for a permit changes to buy a policy. >> you may need an umbrella heading into tuesday and wednesday. we do have patchy, a cloud cover. high clouds streaming in in advance of the system. heading into the...
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let's not get reaction from dr marcus but what i want to see is editor of politics first magazine marcus what do these latest developments tell us about the state of the syrian opposition just how stable is this coalition. well before i answer that question i think it's important to clarify for russia today's audience exactly who the syrian opposition is in reality there are two opposition movements there is the foreign based opposition movement the syrian national coalition which is backed by the unites by the west and by the islamist regimes of turkey saudi arabia and qatar and then there's the domestic syrian opposition which is comprised of about twelve political parties who want political reform political changes and they want to do so with the syrian government's no completely opposed to foreign intervention in syria and they're completely opposed to taking our arms against the syrian government i think is very much alton's forward and says in the western realize that when western media and western politicians say the syrian opposition is actually to syrian opposition but in order
let's not get reaction from dr marcus but what i want to see is editor of politics first magazine marcus what do these latest developments tell us about the state of the syrian opposition just how stable is this coalition. well before i answer that question i think it's important to clarify for russia today's audience exactly who the syrian opposition is in reality there are two opposition movements there is the foreign based opposition movement the syrian national coalition which is backed by...